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A Proverb, Not a Story
Commentators note that when Luke calls this a 'parable,' he is using the word to describe a short, powerful proverb or metaphor, not a long narrative story. Jesus uses the memorable image of a blind person leading another to make a sharp, easily remembered point about spiritual leadership and hypocrisy.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 6:39
18th Century
Theologian
A parable. A proverb or similitude.
Can the blind lead the blind? See Barnes on Matthew 15:14.
AT Robertson
On Luke 6:39
Also a parable (κα παραβολην). Plummer thinks that the second half of the sermon begins here as indicated by Luke's insertion of "…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 6:39
19th Century
Bishop
And he spoke a parable to them.—The verse is noticeable:
- As causing a break in the discourse which has no pa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 6:39
Assuming that v.39 and v.40 belong together, Jesus’ thought in addressing the disciples runs like this: The disciple of a rabbi dedicates himself t…
John Calvin
On Luke 6:39
16th Century
Theologian
And he spoke to them a parable. Luke relates this saying without mentioning any occurrence, but states generally, that Christ made use of …
John Gill
On Luke 6:39
17th Century
Pastor
And he spoke a parable to them
The Vulgate Latin reads, "he spoke also a parable to them"; besides what he said; and…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 6:37–49
17th Century
Minister
Christ often used all these sayings; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others, for we need allowance ourselves. …